The northern wind was howling, and the snow was getting heavier. The fields and villages were all covered in snow, and the world was a vast expanse of whiteness.
This road was the main artery that connected several surrounding provinces. There were a lot of cars, and in such cold weather, it was easy to get congested. The convoy had to stop from time to time, and they had only traveled a few dozen kilometers by the afternoon.
Strangely, when they were about to reach the Yunling Province, the weather suddenly became warmer. The temperature began to rise sharply, and the snow melted quickly. The plants on both sides of the road became lively again, and the world was restored to life.
In this era, weather anomalies occurred frequently. Animals and plants no longer followed the laws of nature, and crazily fought for the energy of heaven and earth, hoping not to be eliminated in this great wave of evolution.
The reason for the frequent occurrence of weather anomalies was mainly because some creatures could already control the local weather, just like how a butterfly could cause a drastic change in the weather in another area by flapping its wings.
Most of the weather anomalies were caused unconsciously. They might just want to rain in a certain area, but it would cause a drought in another area.
This kind of power was not a good thing for creatures. It would severely disrupt the cycle of heaven and earth. When the weather was no longer regulated, the four seasons and solar terms would all be disrupted.
Fortunately, life was very resilient. Most of the animals and plants had adapted to the frequent changes in the weather over generations.
Luo Kai narrowed his eyes and stared at the sky outside the window. If he was not wrong, the reason for the sudden increase in temperature was man-made. Someone was driving away the cold air and causing the warm air to flow.
The change in temperature was not complicated. The cold air generally sank, while the hot air floated upward. The cold and the hot air converged to form a cloud.
The water molecules in the air were the most important carrier of the cold and heat. In other words, a Water Elementalist could control the weather.
It seemed simple, but it was extremely difficult to completely control the local weather. For example, Luo Kai could only rely on the water molecules to extend his consciousness over a dozen kilometers. He could not extend it any further.
In order to control the local weather, other than the compatibility with Water Energy and one's own Spirit, the most important thing was to understand the laws of nature. In other words, one had to understand and use the butterfly effect.
After entering the Yunling Province, what came into sight was a vast mountain range. The peak of the mountain was covered in white snow. Occasionally, one could see strange giant birds circling the peak of the snowy mountain. The roads were even more difficult to travel. They were all winding roads, and on one side was a bottomless abyss. The convoy driving on the road was like walking on the edge of a cliff.
Everyone in the carriage perked up and looked at the giant bird on the snowy mountain with caution.
These giant birds were all Ferocious Beasts. Flying Ferocious Beasts were different from land Ferocious Beasts. No matter how strong the defense circle was, it could not stop them. From time to time, they would attack humans and treat human settlements as food.
Humans had very limited means to deal with these flying beasts. Even fighter jets in the sky were no match for these flying beasts.
The greatest enemy of the humans in the central Vicious Beast Theater was a kind of Moonkin that lived in groups. The only people who could fight against them were the Sky Combat Army, which could also fly.
As they went deeper into the mountains, they encountered mutated creatures. They were a group of colorful wild dogs. They were not big, but their streamlined bodies showed that they were agile creatures. They had been wandering around the road. If they saw a single vehicle, they would swarm forward to block it. When they saw a large group of vehicles, they would also stare at them covetously. They were not afraid at all.
It was difficult for these creatures to survive in the plains. However, there were many of them in the mountainous Yunling Province. When they were surrounded by the human army, they would scatter and hide in the mountains. Once the army dispersed, they would regroup and harass the passing vehicles. They were very difficult to deal with.
The people in the vehicles were very excited when they saw the wild dogs. The woman in the front passenger seat said coldly, "Third brother, kill these wild things."
"Okay!"
A bearded man answered. He grabbed a black wooden bow beside him, opened the window of the bus, and shot an arrow at the group of wild dogs in the forest. The arrow shot out like a meteor. A wild dog howled in pain and was nailed to a tree before it could dodge.
The man climbed up to the roof of the bus, pulled the bow again, and shot another arrow. The speed and power of the arrow were not inferior to firearms. Moreover, it could be used with some powerful skills. For example, three consecutive shots. The arrows were shot three times in a row. Each arrow was faster than the previous one. The three arrows were connected head to tail. When the strength of the arrows was superimposed, the power was extraordinary. In a short time, a large group of wild dogs were shot to death.
Luo Kai was a little surprised. His eyes flashed slightly. In an instant, he understood the man's archery skills.
Ordinary physical attacks were very difficult to attract his attention. However, he had not seen many ways to use the bow.
Since the emergence of firearms, the bow had been eliminated. However, in this era, the power of the bow had been reborn.
Firearms were limited by mechanical power and gunpowder. It was very difficult to increase the power of the bow. As long as the bow was strong enough, it depended on the strength and skills of the user. The growth of the bow was unlimited.
He still remembered that the ninth princess was holding an arrow at the concert. It should be a bow. He could imagine the power of the bow in the hands of a physical trainer.
Two young men jumped off the bus and ran back with the bodies of several wild dogs. They said excitedly, "We have dog meat to eat tonight!"
Carnivores were brave and tough. The energy contained in the meat of carnivores was far more than that of herbivores. For example, tiger bones and tiger meat were very nutritious. The same was true for dog meat. In this era, the energy contained in the meat of the mutant creatures was even stronger. Some of the meat of the ferocious beasts could not be easily eaten by ordinary people. Because if one's body was not strong enough, it could even lead to a genetic breakdown.
In the evening, the convoy stopped at a small town at the foot of a mountain. They did not go to the small town. Instead, they found an open space to camp. They lit a bonfire and roasted the dog meat.
People ate the dog meat with relish. Only Luo Kai stopped after a few bites. It was not because of anything else. It was because the energy contained in the meat of the mutant creatures was very impetuous. It was the opposite of the clear energy in the world. Since his body was reconstructed, he had been used to absorbing the power of the world. As long as he did not go through a high-intensity battle, he did not need any additional energy.
The flesh and blood of mutant creatures also contained a heavy amount of Blood Qi. Ordinary people could absorb it to increase their courage, but he did not need it. If he absorbed too much Blood Qi, it would affect his clarity of mind and consciousness. The various kinds of complex energy in his original body had been melted by the purple flame. Now, his new body had no trace of Blood Qi, so he felt very refreshed.
Zhang Gui saw that Luo Kai did not eat much. He did not even see him drink water or pee all day. He could not help but ask in surprise, "Young man, why did you eat so little?"
Luo Kai smiled and replied, "I'm not very hungry."
Zhang Gui's face was strange. He did not speak anymore. He had traveled extensively for so many years. Naturally, he could see that the young man in front of him was somewhat different. However, he could not tell what was different about him. In short, he did not look like a normal person. It was better not to deal with this kind of person whom he could not figure out.
Luo Kai sensed his misgivings and sighed inwardly. His current otherworldly appearance was indeed an anomaly.